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Haruna Ishola

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Bio

Haruna Ishola Bello, also known as Haruna Ishola, was a renowned Yoruba musician and father of Apala music in Nigeria. His debut album, "Late Oba Adeboye (The Orimolusi Of Ijebu-Igbo)," which was initially a commercial failure, marked the beginning of Ishola's musical career in 1948. Yet, he developed a reputation as the most sought-after entertainer for parties among Nigeria's wealthy elite due to his constant touring. Ishola produced several hit songs that made him become well-known and earn him honors.

Discography

Albums²⁰

SRPS 161920 • albumTracks: 2

Apala Disco1920 • albumTracks: 2

Eku Adegboro1920 • albumTracks: 2

Ninu Ese1920 • albumTracks: 6

Adisa Alago1920 • albumTracks: 2

Ogun Lonile Aro1920 • albumTracks: 2

Ina Ran1920 • albumTracks: 6

Eyin Ti Nperi Wa S'aida1920 • albumTracks: 2

Ire Ni Temi1920 • albumTracks: 2

On My Way To London1920 • albumTracks: 2

Baba Njeba Vol1920 • albumTracks: 2

Iwa La1920 • albumTracks: 2

T.O.S Benson1920 • albumTracks: 2

Alhaji Lamidi Arowolo1920 • albumTracks: 2

Egbe Parkers1920 • albumTracks: 2

Sunday Omo Sonubi1920 • albumTracks: 2

Mary Awolowo1920 • albumTracks: 6

Oroki Social Club1920 • albumTracks: 2

Paluda1920 • albumTracks: 2

Onise Nsise1920 • albumTracks: 2

Singles¹

Late Owonifari1920 • singleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Haruna Ishola - past and current.

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